With most of New York's galleries on the verge of their annual August snooze, art world sizzle had just about vacated our town. That is, until El Museo del Barrio opened its 5th bienal on Wednesday night. Billed 007: The (S) Files, the show is designed to put the museum on the map for those unaware of the city's premier venue for Latino … Read the full Story >>
For anyone born after 1996, or new to New York City, prepare yourself for the kind of resourcefulness that rose to the front after 9/11. The kindness and reaching out that seemed to come out of nowhere has become habit, so following is a sample of how people and businesses are carrying on—big time—in the age of COVID-19. Above: Jacob Lawrence, from The … Read the full Story >>
One of my favorite questions in the DART Q&A is: What are some of your favorite places/books/blogs/websites for inspiration? In procrastination mode a bit myself, and firmly opposed [at the moment] to Chuck Close’s advice [Inspiration is for amateurs; the rest of us just show up and get to work.], I checked in. Here are some locations: Simone MissoniThisiscolossal.com which I was introduced to almost a year ago … Read the full Story >>
The first question I'm usually asked these days is, "What made you decide to live in Oaxaca, Mexico?" This brings to mind some dialogue from the movie Casablanca: Captain Louis Renault (Claude Rains): "What in heaven's name brought you to Casablanca?" Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart): "My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters." Captain Renault: "The waters? What waters? We're in the desert!" … Read the full Story >>
David Bailey: Diana Vreeland and Alex Liberman, 1977, © David Bailey. Jacket image for Alex Liberman: Ways of Thinking About Design, by Lucy Sisman and Veronique Vienne. Sunday, Oct 6, Panel discussion and book signing, 7:30 pm: The Legacy of Alexander Liberman. Lucy Sisman, the first design director of Allure, talks about his work with two other Conde Nast design directors, Veronique Vienne and Lloyd Ziff. A reception follows for … Read the full Story >>
In this decade, the question, “What is a document?” has been folded into the larger question, “What is a photograph?” The title of this regular feature is derived from French deconstructionist philosopher Jacques Derrida’s seminal 1964 lecture entitled “The Concept of the Archive.” In this piece, published in English in 1998, Derrida explores Sigmund Freud’s efforts, in the 1890s, to identify the separation—and interaction—between … Read the full Story >>
Photo: courtesty Squared Design Lab Tuesday, September 6, 6-8 pm: Return, Remember: Ephemeral Memorials in the Legacy of September 11th, a panel discussion with Martha Cooper, renowned documentary photographer; Dr. Harriet F. Senie, Museum Studies Dir., City College; Kay Turner, Folk Arts Dir., Brooklyn Arts Council; and Steve Zeitlin, City Lore Director. Presented by The powerHouse Arena and Brooklyn Arts … Read the full Story >>
The Armory Show at the Javiatz Center, September 8-11 A cornerstone of New York’s cultural landscape since its founding in 1994, The Armory Show brings the world’s leading international contemporary and modern art galleries to New York each year. With over 240 galleries from 30 countries, the 2022 edition features solo exhibitions of international artists at 16 galleries; FOCUS: Landscape Undone, curated by Carla Acevedo-Yates, presenting artists … Read the full Story >>
Looking Ahead Photo Workshops Photovisura Summer Sessions: Photo Editing & Post Production Workshops in Stowe, VT. Three-day intensive workshops pair two photographers with a guest editor through one-on-one and group sessions focused on the editing, sequencing, and/or layout of a project. The guest editor will share his or her knowledge and experience to consult the photographer with the goal of furthering their personal project. Information. Tuesday, May 21 … Read the full Story >>
Last Friday, on my way to an opening in NoHo, I stopped to visit artist/illustrator and frequent DART contributor Fernanda Cohen on the job. She had mentioned a while back that she was doing a mural project for a downtown restaurant and I wanted to se what was up. When I arrived at the dark entrance, her studio assistant, Manolo M., led me to … Read the full Story >>
Photographers: If your 90% perspiration could use a 10% boost of inspiration, the menu of workshops at Photoville this weekend might be just what’s wanted. Starting Thursday, September 26, Luminance/Photoshelter offers a series of 45-minute talks featuring industry experts and top photographers on subjects as divers as copyright protection; the photo shoot; getting your work into a gallery; publishing your photobook; and so much more. That’s just the … Read the full Story >>
A few years ago I ran out of shelf space. It was critical mass crisis: what could possibly be discarded from my photo-and-art-book library? I had to make room along the tallest shelves, a 5.5-foot run of which was filled with issues of Aperture magazine. I bit the bullet. I still feel the pain. But now the loss has been remedied through the recently … Read the full Story >>
Typographics: A Design Festival for People Who Use Type—the marquee event presented by Type@Cooper—goes on as scheduled, but online for the first time in its six-year run. Speakers include Paula Scher (Pentagram), Julian Alexander (Slang, Inc.), Cybele Grandjean (Area of Practice), Tre Seals (Vocal Type Co.), Javier Viramontes (format.xyz), Nontsikelelo Mutiti (Black Chalk & Co), and Silas Munro (Poly-Mode), among others. The Online … Read the full Story >>
Continuing: Chuck Close | Portraits of Artists at Pace Prints Chuck Close (1940–2021) was a remarkably versatile and creative printmaker who utilized a wide range of techniques to render images of himself and his friends. In addition to his self portraits, the exhibition presents images in a variety of printing techniques that portray Close’s friends and fellow artists John Chamberlain, Philip Glass, Lyle … Read the full Story >>
Thursday, May 7, 5:30-8:30: Open Studios at NY Academy of Art This is the last chance to meet the 2026 thesis students before they pack up and depart their studios. Explore over 80 MFA studios, meet the artists, and preview the MFA 2026 Thesis Exhibition. Works can be seen now at nyaa.edu/shop. RSVP required for open studio visits Save the date: May … Read the full Story >>
This week Micheal McLaughlin, a globe-trotting editorial and advertising photographer based in Brooklyn, wrote to say that a reception for his show, Unguided Tour, will be held tomorrow tonight. Presented by his alma mater, the Moses Brown School, in Providence, Rhode Island, the exhibition continues at the Krause Gallery through May 11. In a rapid flurry of emails, Micheal, who is a DART reader, replied to this Q&A. … Read the full Story >>
The Detroit Museum of Art, which narrowly escaped having treasures from its collections thrown on the auction block to help save the city from its financial crisis last year, is now enjoying a moment in the sun. The current exhibition, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Detroit, could not have come at a better moment. Timed exhibition tickets for this proclaimed blockbuster are selling out, … Read the full Story >>
Ink in this Sunday, May 23rd, for an afternoon of art and festivities on the Lower East Side. The Rema Hort Mann 15th Annual Art Crawl is on - and once again, it will bring an insider view of this eclectic and expanding art 'hood. Savvy tour guides, including painters Jules de Balincourt and Christopher Mir, will introduce small groups to new cutting-edge contemporary … Read the full Story >>
The Fall DART List for photography in New York will hit your inbox next week. Unlike last September, when more than 40 photo shows opened on the first Thursday of the month, this year's offerings are a little more spread out - giving gallery hoppers a chance to pack more into their busy evenings. But for now, here's a select list of upcoming museum … Read the full Story >>
Tsuyoshi Ozawa, Vegetable Weapon-Mutton Hot Pot/Beijing, 2002, Courtesy Ota Fine Arts, Tokyo. This just in from United Photo Industries: There's a New Town in Town. Wednesday, May 16 Book signing and reception, 5:30-7:30 pm. Henly on Safari | Julie Muszynski. Rizzoli Bookstore, 31 West 57th Street, NY, NY. Information. Opening reception, 6-9 pm: Under the Influence | The Art of Power … Read the full Story >>
